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Youth Mental Health First Aid Online Training (English)

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Date: June 7, 2024
Time: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
How: Virtual via Zoom

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Date: July 12, 2024
Time: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
How: Virtual via Zoom

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Date: August 2, 2024
Time: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
How: Virtual via Zoom

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Participants must complete 2 hours of self-paced online instruction before the instructor-led training.  All trainings are offered at no cost. Please see the attached flyer for details regarding YMHFA. If this date doesn’t work, please complete the YMHFA Training Inquiry/Request Form for more options.

California Department of Education Youth Mental Health First Aid Training 2023-2024 Informational Flyer. Sometimes, first aid isn't a bondage, CPR, the Heimlich, or 911. Sometimes, first aid is YOU! Learn about What is your mental health first aid • Who can take the training? • When and were are trainings offered? • Why complete a YMHFA course? • How can I get involved? If you would like to host a training for your staff or participate as an individual, please complete this form: bit.ly/3s86OP5 or email YMHFA@cde.ca.gov
California Department of Education Youth Mental Health First Aid Training 2023-2024 Informational Flyer. Sometimes, first aid isn’t a bondage, CPR, the Heimlich, or 911. Sometimes, first aid is YOU! Learn about What is your mental health first aid • Who can take the training? • When and were are trainings offered? • Why complete a YMHFA course? • How can I get involved? If you would like to host a training for your staff or participate as an individual, please complete this form: bit.ly/3s86OP5 or email YMHFA@cde.ca.gov

 

CA Department of Education Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Training Evaluation Findings. YMHFA teaches adults who regularly interact with young people how to help youth experiencing mental health challenges in both crisis and non-crisis situations, as well as how to recognize risk factors and warning signs of mental health concerns. Cumulative Number of Participants Training line chart. Bar graph of After the 2022-23 trainings, significantly more participants report they are extremely confident that they can: recognize when a youth's behavior is a sign of emotional distress (Pre-Survey 17%/1-month Follow-up 61%). Assess a youth for risk of suicide or self-harm (Pre-Survey 15% / 1-month Follow-up 53%). Listen non-judgmentally when a youth talks about his or her feelings or experiences (Pre-Survey 47% / 1-month Follow-up 84%). Give reassurance that help is available to youth experiencing emotional distress (Pre-Survey 30% / 1-month Follow-up 75%). Encourage a youth experiencing emotional distress to get appropriate professional help (Pre-Survey 30% / 1-month Follow-up 68%). Know where to refer youth for mental health support services (Pre-Survey 22% / 1-month Follow-up 64%). The University of California San Francisco School Health & Evaluation & Research Team produced this report. Project Cal-Well.
CA Department of Education Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Training Evaluation Findings. YMHFA teaches adults who regularly interact with young people how to help youth experiencing mental health challenges in both crisis and non-crisis situations, as well as how to recognize risk factors and warning signs of mental health concerns. Cumulative Number of Participants Training line chart. Bar graph of After the 2022-23 trainings, significantly more participants report they are extremely confident that they can: recognize when a youth’s behavior is a sign of emotional distress (Pre-Survey 17%/1-month Follow-up 61%). Assess a youth for risk of suicide or self-harm (Pre-Survey 15% / 1-month Follow-up 53%). Listen non-judgmentally when a youth talks about his or her feelings or experiences (Pre-Survey 47% / 1-month Follow-up 84%). Give reassurance that help is available to youth experiencing emotional distress (Pre-Survey 30% / 1-month Follow-up 75%). Encourage a youth experiencing emotional distress to get appropriate professional help (Pre-Survey 30% / 1-month Follow-up 68%). Know where to refer youth for mental health support services (Pre-Survey 22% / 1-month Follow-up 64%). The University of California San Francisco School Health & Evaluation & Research Team produced this report. Project Cal-Well.

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